“A Plague Tale: Innocence” E3 Trailer is sure to make the real-life bubonic plague seem like a touch of the flu in comparison

If you are not a fan of things creepy crawly or rats the size of anything bigger than – well, any size really, then you may want to look away now. Really. Top fears of ours in this trailer from Focus Entertainment for their medieval France tale – A Plague Tale: Innocence. Like who would dream of being killed by a swarm of rats. Like, what a shitty end to what undoubtedly was a shitty life.

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Join siblings Amicia and young Hugo, as they struggle through the heart of the brutal and ruthless world of 14th century France. The rats swarm in uninterrupted waves throughout the Kingdom of France. In the disease-devastated villages, countryside and battlefields, they devour everything in their path, men and animals alike, to satisfy the endless hunger of their ever-increasing numbers. The faint glow of the flame Amicia holds appears to be the only thing that repels this uncontrollable and voracious mass’s relentless advance…

A Plague Tale: Innocence tells a grim and emotional story, sending us on journey through medieval France, with gameplay blending adventure, action and stealth, supported by a compelling, moving story. Follow Amicia and her little brother Hugo, trying to survive a harsh, brutal world plagued by the Black Death. On the run from the Inquisition, and surrounded by unnatural swarms of rats that appeared with the Black Death, Amicia and Hugo embark on a rocky journey that will not leave them unscathed.

Watch the A Plague Tale: Innocence E3 Trailer in the player below:

A Plague Tale: Innocence is slated for release on Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC come 2019